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Program facts

  • Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
  • Duration
    8 months
  • Annual tuition fee
    4,143 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    July, September, October, January, April

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Program Overview

What the University of Essex International College says about their program:
"Keen to step up within your role as a nurse? Interested in broadening your horizons or improving your ability to manage? Our 100% online and part-time short postgraduate nursing course is designed for practising nurses who are keen to continue their professional development and take on new challenges within their field.


You will have the ability to customise your studies by selecting from a range of modules in various healthcare and management topics alongside our compulsory offer."

Admissions Requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Pathway Programs

  • Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma (Grades and relevant background requirements vary depending on the university degree and pathway course)

Postgraduate degrees

  • A minimum you must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.

English proficiency

Pathways

  • IELTS: 5.0 to 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)

Undergraduate Online

  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL: 75

Postgraduate Online

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 85

English proficiency waiver

  • National of an English speaking country
  • completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in an English speaking country

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • CV
  • Personal statement

Fees and funding

University education is one of the biggest investments in yourself and your career. Tuition fees at the University of Essex Online are the same for all students (in the UK and international) and include all teaching materials and required reading – there aren't any hidden charges for assessments or resits.

Fee information

  • Foundation certificate: from £19,400 to £21,410 per year
  • International Year One: from £19,950 to £21,440 per year
  • Pre-masters: from £21,310 to £21,700 per year
  • Online programs: from £4,143 to £19,425 per year

Funding

International Scholarship A scholarship of £3000 is available depending on the program, subject to both English proficiency scores and academic performance

Anniversary Scholarship

  • Amount: 10% scholarship on all our Masters programs
  • Requirements: Over the next 12 months, the University of Essex will be marking 60 years since it first opened its doors to students. To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering a 10% scholarship

Full payment discount

  • Amount: Discount of 5% for students starting their course
  • Requirements: Pay for your undergraduate or postgraduate course up-front. This is only applicable to students studying online and does not apply to students studying on campus. The full payment discount can be used in combination with the alumni discount or any scholarship.

Alumni discount

  • Amount: 10% alumni discount on your tuition fees
  • Requirements: If you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online, we’ll award you a discount on your postgraduate tuition fees when you continue your studies to Masters level. This is only applicable to students studying online and does not apply to students studying on campus. The alumni discount can be used with the full payment discount but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship.

Visa requirements for University of Essex

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements